I was on the phone with my therapist/coach, Anne Davin. (I don’t believe in going things alone.)

I was recounting a series of disappointments in our business, most of which could be traced to moving too fast and not having enough space.

The schedule got too packed and I forced myself to make decisions too quickly. I said yes to too many things. I forgot that what we’re going for is a dignified, old-growth forest and instead got distracted dallying amongst the saplings. I ignored the voice within that was whispering, “Are you sure?”

Essentially, I forgot to practice what I preach.

I make everything I make because at one point I needed it or I need it right now, and I’m not that special, so I know you might need it too.

My Origin™ membership and this blog are no different.

“I want our business to feel like stretching out saltwater taffy,” I said to Anne.

I want a long runway.

I want space.

I want time to feel stretchy. Like taffy.

Yes, done is sometimes better than perfect. But right now, for me, I only want to do the things I can do with depth.

I only want to do the things that feel sacred.

I only want to put my attention on the things that matter the most.

In her infinite wisdom, Anne shared the following metaphor with me:

When a river gets deeper it gets slower and more powerful simultaneously. ~Anne Davin 

I took a really long, deep breath.

I choose depth.

I choose slow.

I choose power.

When I rush, I am small. In slowing down I find strength.

OVER TO YOU:

Where do you find yourself rushing? What happens? Where and how in your life can you give yourself space to slow down? Let me know in the comments.

 

P.S. Part of the reason I love spaciousness is because it allows me to be deliberate about the way I write copy. I consider copywriting to be THE MOST important skill I have for running a profitable, impactful business. If you want to learn how to write compelling copy that has the potential to result in thousands of dollars in sales and tons of happy customers from the woman I consider my copy Goddess, she’s teaching a free webinar October 10th! Register for the free copy webinar here.